COTA- Full Time, Acute Care

Mercy; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

32+ hours per pay period

Job summary

Mercy in Illinois seeks a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join our inpatient team. You will assist with patient assessments, document care progression, and implement treatment plans under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, promoting department education, applying standard modalities, and supporting care for diverse age groups from neonatal to geriatric. BLS certification and state licensure eligibility required; one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure as an OTA in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• One year experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial patient assessments as directed.
• Document course of patient care including progress notes.
• Administer modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures per policy.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records.
• Promote education within the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge of needs across neonatal to geriatric age groups.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks as directed by the Inpatient Physical Medicine Supervisor.

Skills

Patient assessment

Documentation

Treatment administration

Care progress notes

Education promotion

Age-group knowledge

Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant certificate

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

• Assist with initial assessment on each patient upon receiving direction from O.T.R./L. and according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Document the course of patient care including progress notes and the continuing need for treatment according to departmental policy.
• Administer appropriate modalities, exercise regimes, or treatment procedures according to departmental policies and procedures on standards of treatment care.
• Maintain progress notes and departmental records on each patient according to departmental policies regarding documentation and charges.
• Participate in promoting education within the department
• Demonstrates knowledge of special needs and behaviors of specific age groups to include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Perform miscellaneous job duties observed as directed by the Inpatient PhysicalMedicine Supervisor.

Position Details:

Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupation Therapist Assistant program.
Licensure: Current license for Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure in state of practice.
Experience: One year experience is preferred but will consider new graduates.
Certifications: BLS certified. Required certifications must be current before assigned to care for patients independently.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.